Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every third Wednesday, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Vampire Campfire
Enjoy food, a haunted craft market, live music, costumes, a beer release and more. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flavors of Fall Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesAn annual event celebrating fall flavors featuring a DIY caramel apple station, lawn games, a petting zoo, face painting, live music and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest ACC Commissioner Carol Myers. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesReading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kids Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesChat about this month’s book Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, make crafts and share snacks. Ages 8–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Halloween Art Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHang out with the many spooky artists whose work is on display for the month. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Trunk or Treat
Athens YMCA 915 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up and trick-or-treat around the parking lot. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic Galleries will unveil two new collections as part of this month’s Third Thursday. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Unus Mundus
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
UNUS MUNDUS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Southern industrial blues-tinged doom metal by Steve Fitzpatrick and Rob Fluhr.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Author Talk
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAmy Butler discusses her book Beautiful and Terrible Things: Faith, Doubt, and Discovering a Way Back to Each Other followed by a book signing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s film is part of a series presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Southern/Modern.” Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Killer Shrews
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn outdoor movie screening of The Killer Shrews (1959) with archival footage of Tales From 6 Feet Under and classic horror host Dr. Speculo. 7 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Claude Bourbon
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
CLAUDE BOURBON Acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Brightpaths 1450 Barnett Shoals Rd., AthensConcert on the Lawn. 7 p.m. $50. www.brightpathsathens.com
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991. Tonight's concert benefits Brightpaths.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS Australian psychedelic rock band whose funky sound has been compared to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as well as Tame Impala.
NOLAN POTTER'S NIGHTMARE BAND Austin, TX-based band self-described as a "Texas bedroom wizard."
The Cadillac Three, Riley Thomas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE CADILLAC THREE A versatile Nashville-based trio mixing country with rock and roll.
RILEY THOMAS Plant City, FL-based rock and roll singer-songwriter.
SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOLI CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Founded in 1994, this ensemble gives voice to 20th- and 21st-century contemporary chamber music from established and emerging composers.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $22. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Narrated by drummer Justin Varnes, the program "Theleonious Monk, The Piano is a Drum" celebrates the life of the artist.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy In The Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night features a Twilight improv parody. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Jazz Jam
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam.
Honeypuppy, Ace of Wands, FabBird, Nano Car
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
ACE OF WANDS Dream rock band from Toronto.
FABBIRD Project of multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Peter Alvanos (Elf Power).
NANO CAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
Houndsteeth, Robe, Marcel Sletten
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HOUNDSTEETH Experimental pop trio from NYC/LA that draws on indie rock, free improvisation and modern jazz influences to make minimalist pop songs with intricately woven vocal harmonies.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Fall Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Trial Garden’s annual sale will include houseplants and succulents. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Parachute Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Krys for parachute play, stories, music and movement. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SJS Fall Festival
St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United StatesAnnual Fall Festival with carnival games, dunk booth, hay rides, a cake walk, concessions and more. Games cash only. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.sjsathens.org
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Francesca Anderegg
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
FRANCESCA ANDEREGG Critically acclaimed violinist and educator.
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Sargent and The Reverend
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
SARGENT AND THE REVEREND Local duo playing blues, bluegrass and country.
DanceATHENS 2023
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceATHENS is an annual celebration unifying the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
